general debris
15 Yard Dumpster
11.5'L × 8'W × 5'H
$535
starting rate
1 ton included
1 day included
$165/ton over included weight
Best for: Medium cleanouts, Small bath remodels, Yard waste.
Review 15 Yard Dumpster →San Diego County · published rates + job-fit quote
Looking for cheap dumpster rentals in San Diego? Start with the right scope.
The general-debris lineup starts at $535. Compare size, included weight and days, material rules, placement, and pickup before a low headline rate becomes the wrong job.
$535
Entry published general-debris rate
1 ton
Included with the 15 yard
1 day
Included with 15 + 20 yard
$165/ton
General-debris overage
Direct answer
A low starting rate only works when the whole job fits.
The published general-debris lineup starts at $535 for the 15 yard dumpster. That number is useful only when the material, volume, weight, included rental window, address, placement, and pickup plan match the project.
Under-sizing, mixing dense material, exceeding included weight, extending the rental, or creating a failed placement can make a low headline price more expensive.
Published planning baseline
Start with the current container scope.
Published rates make the first comparison visible. The address, material, access, permit needs, weight, timing, and pickup plan still belong in the written project quote.
general debris
20 Yard Dumpster
11'L × 8'W × 6'H
$650
starting rate
2 tons included
1 day included
$165/ton over included weight
Best for: Construction debris, Roofing tear-offs, Larger cleanouts.
Review 20 Yard Dumpster →general debris
30 Yard Dumpster
18'L × 8'W × 6.5'H
$875
starting rate
3 tons included
7 days included
$165/ton over included weight
Best for: Large remodels, Whole-home cleanouts, Commercial jobs.
Review 30 Yard Dumpster →general debris
40 Yard Dumpster
18'L × 8'W × 7.5'H
$950
starting rate
3 tons included
7 days included
$165/ton over included weight
Best for: Major construction, Large demolition, Industrial cleanouts.
Review 40 Yard Dumpster →concrete, dirt, asphalt
10 Yard Lowboy
18'L × 8'W × 2'H
$746
starting rate
Clean heavy-material lane
5 days included
Clean heavy material only
Best for: Heavy materials only, Driveway tear-outs, Excavation & ADU dirt.
Review 10 Yard Lowboy →Published transaction terms: $165/ton for general-debris weight above the included allowance. A 3% processing fee applies to all card payments and is separate from the displayed starting prices. There is no published extension-day fee; requested extra time is quote-dependent and must be confirmed in writing. The project quote controls address, material, access, timing, placement, and other applicable terms.
Cost-control gate
Catch the six costs a headline rate leaves out.
01
Under-sizing
A lower-rate bin can cost more if the project needs a second haul, swap, rushed load, or overweight container.
02
Weight without volume
Roofing, drywall, cabinets, flooring, and wet debris can use the included allowance before the container looks full.
03
Mixed material lanes
Concrete, dirt, asphalt, brick, stone, and tile cannot use the same plan as household and remodel debris.
04
Unplanned extra days
There is no published extension-day fee. Requested extra time is quote-dependent and must be confirmed in writing before the included rental window ends.
05
Access and placement
A tight gate, steep slope, soft surface, overhead obstruction, alley, street placement, or permit question needs review before routing.
06
Incomplete quote scope
A headline rate is not a complete comparison unless the address, material, weight, days, access, and pickup plan match.
Project-fit budget
Budget by project, not just yard count.
The entry size is not automatically the lowest-total option. Match volume and weight before comparing rates.
Light cleanout
Start with 15 yards
Garage clutter, boxed household items, light yard material, and a small bath project can fit the entry general-debris option when volume and weight stay inside its scope.
Remodel or roofing
Compare 20 yards
The 20 yard starts higher but includes two tons. That extra weight and capacity can be the lower-total choice for roofing, cabinets, drywall, and larger cleanouts.
High-volume project
Price 30 or 40 yards
Whole-home, contractor, commercial, and demolition volume may justify a larger container to avoid a swap or second haul.
Placement preparation
Make delivery easy before the route arrives.
Private-property placement is usually simpler. Share a clear photo of the intended spot and access path. A street, sidewalk, alley, or public right-of-way placement may require local permission.
- ✓Clear the full access path
- ✓Show gate and turn limits
- ✓Mark slopes and soft surfaces
- ✓Identify trees and overhead wires
- ✓Confirm street or alley rules
- ✓Keep pickup access open
Loading discipline
Keep the load inside the walls and inside the quote.
Load evenly and below the top rim. Keep restricted material out, keep clean heavy material in its own lane, and leave the pickup path open. A safe, correctly sorted load protects the schedule and the cost assumptions used in the quote.
If the debris changes after booking, contact Haul'n Off before loading it. Material changes can affect the container, disposal lane, weight plan, and pickup.
Separate heavy-material lane
The lowest general-debris rate is not a concrete or dirt quote.
Clean concrete, dirt, asphalt, brick, stone, and tile use the 10 yard lowboy. Its published starting rate is $746 with five included days. Identify the exact material and keep it separate before delivery.
Review the lowboy →
Quote preparation
Send the details that make the quote complete.
A budget-first quote needs the job, address, material, placement, and timing—not just a requested yard size.
Open the quote page →- ✓Delivery address, city, and ZIP
- ✓Debris type and a list of every material
- ✓Estimated volume and likely weight
- ✓Preferred delivery date and pickup deadline
- ✓Preferred size or a request for size help
- ✓Private driveway, jobsite, alley, or street placement
- ✓Gate, slope, surface, tree, wire, and tight-turn notes
- ✓Photos of both the debris and placement area
- ✓Permit, HOA, tenant, parking, or business-hour constraints
Use the right price page
Three pages, three different decisions.
This page
Entry-rate path
Start with the $535 general-debris baseline, then prevent size, weight, material, time, and access from breaking the budget.
Planning guide
Affordable rental strategy
Use broader right-sizing, project fit, placement, and timing guidance when you are still defining the job.
Comparison guide
Best-price quote comparison
Normalize two written quotes against the same size, weight, days, material, access, overage, and pickup terms.
Continue planning
Open the next page your project needs.
Dumpster rate sheet and calculator
Compare every published starting price, included weight, and quote-dependent extra-time terms.
Open guide →Dumpster rental price and size hub
Compare every container, dimension, published rate, included weight, rental window, and material lane.
Open guide →Dirt volume and lowboy estimator
Calculate cubic yards and nominal lowboy loads before comparing clean heavy-material project costs.
Open guide →Dumpster cost breakdown
Review the five published starting rates, included weight and days, and final-quote conditions.
Open guide →Roll-off rental guide
Review the complete service path for sizing, placement, loading, timing, and pickup.
Open guide →Temporary dumpster rental
Plan the included window and any approved extension around a defined project schedule.
Open guide →Concrete and dirt dumpster rental
Use the 10 yard lowboy lane for clean concrete, dirt, asphalt, brick, stone, and tile.
Open guide →San Diego service areas
Check the local routing context and send the exact service ZIP with the quote request.
Open guide →Contact Haul'n Off
Call, email, or share the project details when you need help before submitting the quote form.
Open guide →Clear answers
Cheap dumpster rental FAQs
Does Haul'n Off claim to be the cheapest dumpster rental in San Diego?+
No. This page does not publish a lowest-price guarantee or price-match promise. It publishes current starting rates and explains the job details that can change the final project quote.
What is the lowest published starting rate for a Haul'n Off dumpster?+
The 15 yard general-debris dumpster has the entry published starting price at $535 with one ton and one day included. It is not an all-in total. A 3% processing fee applies to all card payments and is separate from the starting price. The final written quote depends on the address, material, access, weight, rental time, permit needs, and applicable conditions.
Can a 20 yard dumpster cost less overall than a 15 yard dumpster?+
It can when the project needs the extra volume or included weight. The 20 yard starts at $650 with two tons and one day included. A 15 yard starts lower, but under-sizing can create a second haul, swap, or overweight load.
What details should I send for an accurate budget-first quote?+
Send the delivery address and ZIP, debris type, estimated amount and weight, preferred date, rental window, intended placement, and access notes. Photos of the debris and placement area help when a gate, slope, surface, tree, wire, alley, or tight turn may affect delivery.
What can increase the total cost of a dumpster rental?+
The final quote can change because of container size, material type, weight above the included allowance, requested extra time, permit needs, route or access conditions, and special handling. General-debris weight above the included allowance is $165 per ton. Requested extra time is quote-dependent and must be confirmed in writing. A 3% processing fee applies separately to all card payments.
How much are general-debris overage and approved rental extensions?+
General-debris weight above the included allowance is $165 per ton. There is no published extension-day fee. Requested extra time is quote-dependent, is not automatic, and must be confirmed in writing before the included rental window ends.
Can concrete or dirt go in the lowest-priced general-debris dumpster?+
No. Clean concrete, dirt, asphalt, brick, stone, and tile use the 10 yard lowboy lane, which has a published $746 starting price and five included days. Heavy material must be identified and kept separate before delivery. A 3% processing fee applies separately to all card payments.
Do I need a permit for a cheap dumpster rental in San Diego?+
A private-property placement is usually simpler. A street, sidewalk, alley, or other public right-of-way placement may require local permission or a right-of-way permit. Confirm the placement and local requirement before delivery rather than assuming a permit is or is not needed.
Project-specific price
Turn the published baseline into your written quote.
Share the address, debris, volume, weight, placement, dates, and access. Haul'n Off can then match the container and confirm availability and project terms.